A magical Washington train ride takes passengers through forested scenery, vintage railcars, and the kind of old-fashioned ...

'Big Boy' is making a rare multi-state trip to the East, starting in May. The steam engine is 133 feet long and weighs 1.2 million pounds.

The world's largest steam train is passing through Illinois as part of its 10-state route across the United States this summer. The locomotive, officially known as Big Boy No. 4014, is heading east ...

We take a close look at some of the world’s most iconic locomotives ...

GCR steam trains will be making their trek to the Grand Canyon about twice a month through October, adding to the fleet of diesel-powered locomotives greeting passengers during the busy tourism season ...

The Grand Canyon Railway is celebrating with more vintage steam departures in 2026. Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time ...

Marysville is a city steeped in history, and next Thursday locals can connect with its storied railroad legacy when the Big Boy Steam Locomotive makes a special stop. This titan of a train will be on ...

This summer, Virginia will become a top destination for passengers wishing to catch a ride behind a legendary steam train. This is not just any steam train – it’s the famed N&W Class J 611, built in ...

Steam locomotives are the closest thing humans have created to a living ‘thing’. They require finesse and careful attention to get the best out of them, need to be warmed up gently and then disposed ...